What is a sacrament?

What is a sacrament? Here are some definitions.

Noun (Christianity) A sacred act or ceremony in Christianity. In Catholic theology, a sacrament is defined as "an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace." (in particular) The Eucharist. The consecrated Eucharist (especially the bread). A thing which is regarded as possessing a sacred character or mysterious significance. The oath of allegiance taken by soldiers in Ancient Rome; hence, any sacred ceremony used to impress an obligation; a solemn oath-taking; an oath. Find more words! 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God grant them the grace of the sacrament of Holy Orders to do the former and shun the latter course. Bishop Donal McKeown administered the sacrament of confirmation to children in the Parish on Thursday. What makes a sacrament a sacrament is the administration of it which came out of St. Augustine's teachings during the Donatist controversy. Ayahuasca, typically brewed as a tea, is used as a sacrament in Native American religious ceremonies. So why should openly pro-choice politicians get to receive Jesus in the sacrament of Holy Communion? See Also What is another word for sacrament? What is the opposite of sacrament? Sentences with the word sacrament Words that rhyme with sacrament What is the plural of sacrament? What is the adjective for sacrament? What is the noun for sacrament? Translations for sacrament Nearby Definitions sacral vertebras sacral vertebra sacrals sacralizing sacralizes sacralized sacramental sacramentalism sacramentalisms sacramentalist sacramentalists sacramentalities 9-letter Words Starting With s sa sac sacr sacra sacram sacrame sacramen